Festival Dominicain Montreal 2023

In the summer, if you ask a local what is the ideal time to visit Montréal, they'll likely reply, "All season long!" With temperatures rising and the city in full bloom, Montréal takes very seriously its position as a major festival city, and crowds of people pack the streets and venues all around town to see the newest and best in performance, art, theatre, dance, music, and film. In fact, it is taken so seriously that from June through August, there are numerous big events taking place simultaneously and offering something for everyone.

Summer festival season POCHA MTL (July 6–July 9, 2023) reaches its peak

Celebrate Korean cuisine and culture for three days in Peel Basin. Discover fried chicken, Korean pancakes, and kogos, Korean-style pogos with unique fillings, in addition to tasting Korean barbecue specialties. 

Montreal Compression Circle (6 July to 16 July 2023)

Every July for Montréal complètement cirque, the circus escapes from the Big Top and takes over the streets (and skies!). Do your neck exercises before you go, or you can get whiplash from looking up so much to see the play.

 

International Nuits d'Afrique Festival (July 11–23, 2023)

The Festival International Nuits d'Afrique, now in its 37th year, promises to keep you up and dancing with its jam-packed schedule of more than 100 performances, events, and workshops honouring Montréal's Caribbean, Latin American, and African diaspora. The line-up for this year comprises performers from more than 30 nations, with the legendary Angélique Kidjo serving as the headlining act.

Zoofest & OFF JFL (July 13 to 29, 2023)

The experimental Zoofest and OFF JFL presents over 125 additional concurrently scheduled events, ranging from stand-up to burlesque, and is the cheeky younger sibling of the Just for Laughs Festival. This is the ideal chance to spot the upcoming JFL headliners early in their careers. Ahmed Sparrow, Black Eye, Jay Laliberté, Katherine Levac, and many more will perform at Zoofest! Theatre Saint-Catherine, Café Cléopâtre, Le Balcon, Le Gesù, Église Saint-James, and Le Gesù are the locations for these performances. Visit their website for additional information.

Just For Laughs (July 14 to 29, 2023)

The question "Why is everyone laughing in Montréal every July?" is undoubtedly one you've wondered yourself. The best comic festival in the world, Just For Laughs, hosts the biggest names in standup alongside a jam-packed programme of up-and-comers. Get ready to spill several guts. 

July 14–16, 2023, is Comic Con.

Pop culture enthusiasts assemble for the annual Comiccon, a three-day convention that puts them in touch with comic book authors, sci-fi and fantasy writers, and the creative teams behind renowned films and TV shows. The convention is held at the suitably vibrant Palais des congrès de Montréal.

 

International Film Festival of Fantasia (20 July – 9 August 2023)

The Fantasia International Film Festival, which celebrates genre cinema, features thrills, chills, and spills on some of Montréal's biggest screens. The summer's most spectacular film festival is rounded out by thrilling premieres and filmmaker Q&As.

Mtl en Arts (every July)

Hundreds of artists are given a platform by Mtl en Arts, which turns Sainte-Catherine Street through Montréal's illustrious Gay Village into Eastern Canada's largest open-air arts gallery, to display their distinctive wares and works in the summertime heat. Additionally, many of the pieces are for sale and would look fantastic on your wall at home.

Festival Dominicain Montreal 2023